Wednesday, May 28, 2008

The U.S. Coast Guard buoy tender the Buckthorn was busy in the St. Mary's River yesterday and today. She went down river early each morning and returned mid-afternoon. I observed the crew working on a buoy around 6 Mile Point.

Also observed today were two footers (1,000 foot ships) the American Spirit and Indiana Harbor. The Nanicoke headed back down river after having gone up river on Saturday, May 24. Early in the day we saw the Atlantic Huron, Canadian Transport, and Algoway.

The last boat sighted before dark was the Federal Pendant. I couldn't find a listing in Know Your Ships 2008, my bible for boat watching information.

It has been a cool, calm sunny day here. Perfect for boat watching and photography.

My husband and I live on the St. Mary's River near Sault Ste. Marie in the summer. Boat watching is a favorite daily activity here on the river. But there are many fun and interesting things to do around this area and I will be sharing those throughout the summer.